July 4 • 2019 37
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Danny Raskin Immortalized 
at Area Restaurants

Artistic Tribute
Mark Zarkin, proprietor 
of Steven Lelli’
s Inn on 
the Green in Farmington, 
has opened a new venture 
in Detroit that’
s not quite 
so fancy: Grand Circus 
Diner (1570 Woodward 
Ave., Detroit). This carni-
val-themed restaurant in 
the Broderick Tower, within 
walking distance of most the-
aters and stadiums, opened 
this spring and has been gar-
nishing mostly good reviews 
on Yelp for its comfort food 
and fun decor.
That decor includes an 
artistic tribute to the JN’s 
own Danny Raskin. “Danny’
s 
legendary,” Zarkin said. “He’
s 
like EF Hutton; when Danny 
talks, everyone listens. He’
s 
just a legend in this town.” 
Danny recently stopped by 
the diner to see if the artist 
captured his good side. (He 
did.) ■

I’
ll Take the ‘
Raskin’
Sports stars and Hollywood 
celebrities are usually the ones 
who have sandwiches named after 
them. Now you can add Danny 
Raskin to the list. The Stage Deli 
(6873 Orchard Lake Road, West 
Bloomfield) has created a new 
sandwich in honor of Danny 
Raskin’
s 100th birthday. 
“The #100 Danny Raskin is, 
like its namesake, a timeless 
classic filled with sweet and 
spicy warmth that is sure to be 
a crowd favorite!” said owner 
Steven Goldberg of the warm, 
house-recipe sliced meatloaf on 
thick challah with sweet pickle, 
horseradish, mayonnaise, red onion and crisp lettuce. 
“This mix of textures and flavors reminds us of Danny’
 
s column. It 
delights and ends in a huge smile!” Goldberg said. ■

COURTESY OF MARK ZARKIN

COURTESY OF STEVEN GOLDBERG

FINE CHINESE DINING

“A wonderful adventure in fine dining” ~ Danny Raskin

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner
Catering and carryout available
Gift certificates 

27925 Orchard Lake Rd., North of 12 Mile, Farmington Hills 
248-489-2280

www.honghuafinedining.com

Our philosophy is simple... Mangia Bene” (Eat well).

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Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm I Friday 11am - 11pm 
Saturday 12pm - 11pm I Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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CIAO Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

6199 Orchard Lake Road,
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
T / 248-862-6374 F / 248-862-6389
www.ciaoitalianbistro.com

20% OFF

Food only.
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Max discount $20.
Expires 7-31-19